HISTORICAL WOODEN PENS & PENS WITH A STORY

Tuscany Pens has been fortunate to obtain limited quantities of historical woods and woods that tell a story and incorporating them into exquisite, handcrafted writing instruments.

WORLD WAR II – THE USS NORTH CAROLINA (BB-55)

The USS North Carolina was commissioned in New York City on 9 April 1941. She was the first of the US Navy’s fast, heavily armed battleships to be
commissioned.

She took part in every major naval offensive in the Pacific Theater of Operations to become the most highly decorated American battleship of World War II,
accumulating 15 battle stars. The USS North Carolina is now a museum ship and memorial kept at the seaport of Wilmington, N.C. She was decommissioned on 27 June 1947 and later
stricken from the U.S. Naval Vessel Registry on June 1st 1960. On September 6th, 1961, the ship was purchased by the state of North Carolina to be used as a museum
and the North Carolina was later dedicated as a memorial to all North Carolina residents killed during World War 2 and in 1986, the North Carolina was officially declared a National Historic
Landmark.

The teak decking used for our pens was purchased from the USS North Carolina gift shop (see photo below) and carefully hand-cut into pen blanks. A
photocopy of the brass plaque that accompanied the decking is included with each pen (see photo below).

Why use teak (wood) decking on a modern battleship? The wood deck served several useful purposes:

1. Temperature and sound insulation - Steel decks quickly transferred either South Pacific heat or North Atlantic cold. The wood helped to modify the effects of
the weather. The wood also deadened the sound of hundreds of sailors running and working on the deck.

2. Easier on the feet - In comparison to steel, wood "gives underfoot," causing less stress to legs and feet.

3. Protected the steel deck and personnel - Wood and its bedding compounds protected the steel from the corrosive effects of sun, salt, and water as well as
protecting both the steel deck and Navy personnel from shrapnel (ammunition fragments) damage during combat.

The pens are available in either the bolt-action pen (see description here) or in a twist or two-piece
style. Please contact us for more information

TEAK DECKING PURCHASED FROM THE USS NORTH CAROLINA GIFT SHOP

CLOSEUP OF CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY FOR USS NORTH CAROLINA TEAK DECKING

USS NORTH CAROLINA TEAK DECK PENS

( Sales tax and shipping costs not included )

Each pen comes in a protective black felt pouch.

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USS NORTH CAROLINA TEAK DECK PENS

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The Civil War

The Civil War - The Battle of Gettysburg

Gettysburg Address Honey Locust Tree

On that memorable day in November 1863 when President Abraham Lincoln, our nation's 16th president, delivered his historic Gettysburg Address at the
dedication of the Soldiers National Cemetary - now known as Gettysburg National Cemetary - a honey locust tree stood as a "silent witness" near the speakers platform. That tree was also witness
to the Battle of Gettysburg that had taken place during those three momentus days in July.

The "Witness Trees" are an important part of history. They are the silent sentinels of events that have changed the course of history. They have
witnessed events both joyus and terrible. They are part of our country's history. Historians, Civil War buffs, tourists seek out these trees to both photograph them and touch a living
piece of history.

Our Civil War pens are created with pieces from this tree and include a certificate of authenticity from Gettysburg. Own a piece of American history.

CIVIL WAR – THE BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG

Throughout the ages, trees have been sentinels and witnesses to events across the woodlands and streams. In the case of the Civil War, for over 140 years
these trees are the last silent witnesses to the battles that raged across our nation. We are pleased to offer our Civil War Gettysburg 150TH Anniversary Commemorative pens.
These are crafted with Witness Tree wood from the Gettysburg Address Honey Locust Tree and commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg.

The Gettysburg Address Honey Locust Tree 150th Anniversary Commemorative pen is inspired by the era when correspondence was an art form and
craftsmanship was honored. The pen is finished in gun-metal gray and features a full sized replica of a 58 caliber Minie’ Ball on the pen cap, a 44 Colt Army Bullet on the end and the pen
clip is a detailed Model 1861 Springfield Rifle Musket. A brief bit of history:

58 Caliber Minie’ Ball replica cap(actual size - used on pen
cap):

This was the most widely used bullet in the Civil War. Originally a French army bullet, it was officially adopted by the Americans in 1855. Rings were added to
the original design to hold grease to help ease thebullet down the barrel as well as to collect powder residue when fired. Used in the Model 1861 Springfield Rifle Musket.

Model 1861 Springfield Rifle Musket replica clip(pen
clip):

The Model 1861, commonly referred to as the “Springfield”, was a single-shot, muzzle-loading gun favored for its range, accuracy and reliability. It fired the
58-caliber Minie’ Ball and had a maximum effective range of 500 yards. It was the most common firearm in use by both Union and Confederate forces.

The 1860 Colt Army Revolver was the favorite side arm for cavalry, infantry, and artillery troops and was the most widely used handgun of the Civil War. This
revolver was a six shot model allowing the user to fire six times before needing to stop and reload the weapon. The bullets were designed for the round rifle barrel, and the cartridge was paper and
glued to the ball.

To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, we are pleased to offer the 150th Anniversary Gettysburg Honey Locust Tree Commemorative
Pen set.

Included in the set is the Civil War Pen described above plus a framed Emancipation Proclamation Commemorative stamp from the USPS and a deluxe pen gift box that
lifts the pen up when you open the box.

All Civil War commemorative pens come with a certificate of authenticity.

Each pen comes with a deluxe presentation pen box that lifts up the pen when it is opened.

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Civil War Pen Collection

In addition to the Lincoln Gettysburg Address Witness Tree wood, we have been fortuate to get wood from the Stonewall Jackson Prayer Tree and Ironsides Ship
wood. We are proud to offer these individually or as a collection. As with all of our historic wood pens, these pens come with a Certificate of Authenticity and our lifetime
warranty.

According to local lore, Confederate General Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson used to pray under the tree during his spring 1862 encampment near Middle River in June
1862, after the Shenandoah Valley campaign His army of 15,000 men rested after nearly six weeks of hard marching and fighting that resulted in Confederate military victories at McDowell, Front Royal,
Winchester, Cross Keys and Port Republic. Hence the name of “Jackson’s Prayer Tree.”

Ironsides Ship Wood

Charlestown Naval Shipyard

Boston, Massachusetts

In 2010, excavation in the historic Charlestown Naval Shipyard unearthed a large quantity of curved, live oak timbers, as well as an old Navy canon from the
1800’s. This wood had been designated to be used to build and repair US ships, including the USS Constitution – Old Ironsides -and the last surviving whaling ship, the Charles W. Morgan that
was built in 1841. Here is a link to a video about this wood:

Each pen comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and our lifetime warranty (NOTE: WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO INK OR REFILLS).

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PLEASE CHOOSE YOUR HISTORIC CIVIL WAR PEN

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100 YEAR OLD BOBBIN SPINDLES FROM THE FAITH KNITTING COMPANY - REAL DESK PENS

BOBBIN SPINDLE DESK PEN FROM FAITH MILLS, AVERILL PARK, NY

You are purchasing a piece of American History! These bobbin spindles come from the Faith Mills in Averill Park, NY and are circa mid to late1910’s. The
Faith Knitting Company was founded by William Mahony and Peter McCarthy in 1897 in Averill Park, NY.

How were the bobbins used? Here’s a quick description:

“The cardroom was is the back room of the ground floor. The machine operator would then take arms full of the cotton and fill hoppers connected to the card
machine. The material would go through the machines on large belts and come out the other end as yarn approximately 30 ends that would go onto a roller about 5 feet long.

The rolls would then be put in carts and go from the first floor to the spinning room or winding room. The rolls would be put on the back of the machine called
jacks or sometimes called mule spinners. The approximately 30 ends would be put into the jacks and each end would go through wax rings that would hold the yarn together. The operator would be on the
other side and the yarn would be attached to a part of the machine and the machine would stretch it out and as the machine moved back in the 30 lines of yarn would wrap around bobbins, eventually
filling the bobbins, and the operator would have to break the yarn, throw the full bobbins into carts and begin another 30 lines changing the big rolls in the back when needed. The carts of bobbins
would then go to the front part of the second floor to the knitting machines. The knitting machines would knit in a circle and would come out the bottom of the knitting machine.”

THE FAITH KNITTING COMPANY MILL, AVERILL PARK, NY

FAITH MILLS SPINNING LOOMS HOLDING THE BOBBIN SPINDLES

We have a limited supply of these available. They all show the hard use they went through at the mills over a hundred years ago. They have been glued
and patched, but all show the beauty of these spindles and are useable desk pens. Some have the original copper tips on them and some don’t. They are approximately 8 ½” tall and
take a bit of getting used to, but they write well. These also make great conversation pieces. Order yours today!

FAITH KNITTING COMPANY BOBBIN SPINDLES

79.95 USD

( Sales tax and shipping costs not included )

Hand-crafted desk pens made from over 100 year old bobbin spindles from the Faith Knitting Company mill in Averill Park, NY.

FKC-BP

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JACK DANIELS OAK BOURBON BARREL PENS

We have purchased some oak barrel staves from the Jack Daniels distillery. These barrels were used to age the whiskey to perfection over the course of 7
years. The barrels were only used once before they were made available for sale. To see how the Jack Daniel barrels are made and charred, please visit the following link
below.

The pens are available in either the bolt-action pen (see description here) or as a two piece or twist
pen.

Jack Daniels Bourbon Barrel Pens

( Sales tax and shipping costs not included )

Each pen comes with a protective black felt pen pouch.

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Jack Daniels Bourbon Barrel Pens

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Jim Beam Devil's Cut Bourbon

JIM BEAM OAK BOURBON BARREL PENS

We have purchased some oak barrel staves from the Jim Beam distillery. These barrels were used to age the whiskey to perfection over the course of
years. The barrels were only used once before they were made available for sale. These barrel staves were made from Jim Beam's Devil's Cut. To see more about the Jim Beam
barrels please visit the following link:

The pens are available in either the bolt-action pen (see description here) or in twist or two-piece
style. Please email for a quotation in a different style.

Jim Beam "Devil's Cut" Bourbon Barrel Pens

( Sales tax and shipping costs not included )

Each pen comes with a protective black felt pen pouch.

CWN&SPS

Jim Beam "Devil's Cut" Bourbon Barrel Pens

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TITANIC!

R.M.S. Titanic!

Own a piece of history! This Limited Collector Edition Napoli twist pen is made with a special, crystal-clear resin that contains a piece of coal from the R.M.S. Titanic (shown in the closeup in
the second photo), which sank on April 15, 1912 in the North Atlantic. The piece of coal (the black dot in the white oval), which is a limited piece of history, was salvaged from the wreck of the
R.M.S. Titanic during a search and recovery expedition in the year 2000. The pen comes with a laminated Certificate of Authenticity.

The other two photos show the R.M.S. Titanic at sea and a look at the engine room where the coal was shoveled into the furnaces.

The pen uses a standard Parker style refill and has been upgraded to a Schmidt Parker Style refill. It has undergone our proprietary 19 step hand sanding and polishing process.

The pen comes with our standard Lifetime Warranty ((NOTE: WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO INK OR REFILLS).

TITANIC

( Sales tax and shipping costs not included )

Each pen comes with a laminated Certificate of Authenticity.

TITANIC

COAL FROM THE TITANIC

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